Monday, July 18, 2011

Pick-Me-Up... Strawberry Watermelon Mojito

To survive the current heatwave, this is a super refreshing twist on a mojito. If you are lucky enough not be living in an inferno, then this can console you after USA's heartbreaking loss to Japan yesterday in the Women's World Cup final. Although, their defense's performance left MUCH to be desired and made me question if I was in fact watching a National Team (to mean?). I'll stop digressing.

This is a strawberry watermelon mojito made with strawberry infused rum and is a great way to use up leftover watermelon.
Ingredients:

3 oz. watermelon puree

1 oz. strawberry infused rum

mint leaves, muddled in glass

fresh strawberries, sliced for garnish

Remove rind from watermelon. Puree in food processor or blender on high until liquid consistency.

Your food (or in this case drink) styling is already paying off. Looks amazing! I'm definitely feeling the urge to make watermelon based cocktails. I watched the last part of the game, but only because The Husband made me.

It looks too pretty to drink!! I didn't end up doing a fancy drink this weekend--just Prosecco with some raspberries and a sugared rim. I saw a recipe for a lavender martini today though...maybe something we can make when we finally meet up!!

Hell to the yeah!!! This looks off the hook! I'm addicted to watermelon lately. Watermelon salad, watermelon coolers, watermelon margaritas...I'm all over them. Definitely need to give these babies a shot :)

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